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HV59 TZW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,778 mi
Last recorded111,778 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 TZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 111,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 104,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1,6MM / worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM / worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 95,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,817 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 87,284 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,424 miles

Front Cleaned off diesel adjacent to fuel filter- cleaned - did not reappear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 76,881 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,650 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 66,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 33,861 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,808 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slighly outer side

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn slighly outer side

Pass 26 Aug 2015 23,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Perished & worn on outer edge

Offside Front Perished & worn on inner edge & nail

Fail 25 Aug 2015 23,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Perished & worn on outer edge

Offside Front Perished & worn on inner edge & nail

Pass 19 Sep 2014 21,626 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 18,646 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,502 miles

both the front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

slight play in both the front wheels

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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HV59 TZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV59 TZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV59 TZW registered?

HV59 TZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is HV59 TZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 TZW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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